Tech-Free Kiddie Gifts For This Christmas

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Having a child in the 21st century is great! There are some many gadgets and tech out there to help you in your day-to-day life, and kids can play interactive learning games on the go with the help of a tablet or phone. But, sometimes, you wish that they had the same childhood experiences as you - with playing outside rather than on a game console and beating your brother at monopoly rather than his high score at flappy birds. Well, with Christmas just around the corner, now is a great time to plan some tech-free gifts for your kids.

Bikes & Trikes

There’s nothing better than teaching your child how to ride a bike, and watching them get better and better and lose those training wheels. So why not get them one for Christmas? You can even start your toddler off with one of these popular toddler tricycles. Build up the excitement by having them unwrap their helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads before getting to the bike itself. 

Experience Days

You might have thought these were just for grown-ups, but you can get experience days for kids too. Things like rope courses through the trees (not too high of course!) bodyboarding lessons, swimming with turtles, or even just a promise to go to their favorite activity place will do! You don’t have to spend loads on this gift, figure out something the whole family will enjoy and go with it! 

Make It Yourself!

Whether it’s hand puppets, pom poms friends, or baking - any arts and crafts kit that gets your kid learning and having fun is a winner! You can find them pretty much anywhere and are great for you and your kids. Depending on the age, you might need to help them out, or you can leave them to their crafty devices. Larger versions of make-it-yourself kits are great as a joint present if you have more than one child - it’s something that they can create together, and will help them learn how to share. 

Playdough/sand/slime…

Anything fun and squishy will entertain your child for hours. You can find thousands of sets involving playdough or soft sand. You can even DIY your own slime with this recipe. Turn it into a fun activity by giving your child the ingredients and instructions and making it together. The fun messiness is definitely going to be a treat for them, and having a great time with your child is a treat for you!

Building Blocks

With the success of the Lego movies over the past couple of years, so many kids out there are more than eager to get it all. Obviously, you need to think about the age range here - but building blocks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors - they’re perfect for imaginative play and cognitive development. But they are evil when you step on one during the night. 

NEVER LET LOSE A STRAND OF YOUR PATIENCE

Have you ever been in a situation wherein nothing seems to go well, that no matter how you try to choose the right path, you keep making the wrong turn? Just like having a bad hair day, no matter how many times you comb your hair, it just would not budge.

Life can be challenging at times but there will always be a way to resolve these challenges and come out victorious. Having this in mind will be easy to keep your patience and continue to move forward.

Just like losing strands of your hair due to factors beyond your control, you too can do something.

• Eat healthy – Eating the right food can alter your mood. Having low-level of folic acid in your body can cause anxiety, hence, food such as asparagus, avocado, salmon, and almond are recommended to fight stress hormones.
• Stay calm – Listen to comforting music and reading feel-good stories can help switch you to a calm mood.
• Exercise – Exercise releases endorphins that can relieve you from stress and anxiety.
• Supplement –Taking Vitamins such as B-complex can alter mood swings.

Don’t let your stress factors contribute to your hair loss. Letting yourself succumb to anxiety will definitely show up to your follicles and this can lead to more hair loss.

Hectic schedules and pressure from work, not to mention the pollution and filth outside easily make you feel unease and, at times, irritable. Slow down a bit, have fun and relax. 

Tip 1: The stroke of a comb can give you a soothing feeling while, at the same time, help unleash the natural oil in your hair.

Tip 2: Stay away from getting pigtails, hair weaves, braids and tight hair rollers, which can pull and stress your hair.

Tip 3: Avoid perming, straightening or coloring because they contain toxic chemicals that could cause damage to your locks.

Tip 4: Choose natural. Use NOVUHAIR topical solution. Apply a liberal amount on to your scalp and hair. Massage it gently for -10 minutes to help permeate deeply from root to tip. NOVUHAIR is packed with 19 natural ingredients that help promote growth, nourishment, and rejuvenation of your tress.

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Say Yes To May's Indoor Party!

It's the rainy season and it's the perfect reason to party with your loved ones. Whether you’re thinking of a grand gathering or an intimate celebration, May got tips on how you can add a personalized touch to your indoor party. Together with today’s famous and favored non-alcoholic delightful drink, May 100% Sparkling Grape Juice, check out the following useful tips on how you can pull off a simple but stand out get together with your family and friends. 

1. Get your theme on.

Catch the attention of your guests in a flash by thinking about a theme they can follow. From the Classic 80’s to Star Wars, from James Bond to Avengers, or from Sesame Street to Harry Potter, think of something out-of-the-box! We promise it’s a great way to kick off your rainy day of fun.

2. Play the right music.

From small talks to nap-inducing activity, an indoor party has a way of boring your guests. Music change that. Start off with a mellow music then pump it up with a playlist that will encourage everyone to tear it up on the dance floor!

3. Impress your guests with finger foods and fondue.

Serve foods like a heaping cheese plate, corndogs, or mini muffins. Easy to prepare, simple to arrange, and exciting to assemble, it’s also crowd-pleasing and sufficiently satisfying. And elevate your indoor entertaining efforts with an epic chocolate fondue to chocolate-cover everything, of course. Try this easy-peasy recipe: In a bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate bar and chop into small pieces. Add ½ cup milk or cream and melt gently in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and add milk if the sauce is too thick. Add vanilla ½ teaspoon of a vanilla extract and stir. Dippers could be brownie cubes, pineapple chunks, apple slices, and marshmallows!

4. Let the games begin.

The best way to gather all your favorite people together is to spruce things up with a fun game. Check out Heads Up that’s best for injecting life to the party and bringing some order to chaos! Simply download the app on your phone and divide groups into two for a hilarious guessing game that’s perfect for both adults and kids.

5. Set up a non-alcoholic bar area.

Bring together your guests by setting up a mocktail corner to put your guests in a cheery mood! Fizzy and bubbly, this drink is also guaranteed kid-friendly. So pass around some bottles of certified non-alcoholic red and white variants of May 100% Sparkling Grape Juice that’s made of selected, high-quality grapes from Belgium. You can also up the ante by installing a bar area where guest can pour out unlimited refills of this fun and wholesome drink. To make it even more memorable, serve a mocktail made of May 100% Sparkling Grape Juice and let your guests delight into something fancy. Refreshing and can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age and dietary restrictions, May 100% Sparkling Grape Juice is delightfully ideal for joyful events filled with light-hearted cheer.

This rainy season, celebrate with people who are close to your heart. Plan out a seriously fun party because there’s always a reason to say Yes to May and raise your spirits when you need a dose of festive fun during the rainy months!